After a brief review of dependent origination we look at ways of understanding several examples of suffering according to the model, and then point to multiple ways that we intervene-especially in the areas of action, direct experience, dispositions and ignorance.
In Pali - terms for consciousness, perception, mindfulness and wisdom - have some very specific meanings. In English, however there are often multiple meanings for each one of these words. This talk will help to clarify their meanings, particularly as they apply to our meditation practice.